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The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'

Police beating reminds HC of George Floyd's 'I can't breathe' moment

Police beating reminds HC of George Floyd's 'I can't breathe' moment

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

"Let no one have to repeat the tragic words like George Perry Floyd, Jr: 'I can't breathe'", the Delhi high court has said, holding that the law does not permit people to be beaten up in police custody or during interrogation as the punishment for a criminal act is to be determined by a court of law.

India's Top 10 cash generating monuments

India's Top 10 cash generating monuments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Check out which monuments make the most money for the government.

COVID-19 toll at 603, cases climb to 18,985 in India

COVID-19 toll at 603, cases climb to 18,985 in India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Maharashtra tops the tally with 232 fatalities, followed by Gujarat at 77, Madhya Pradesh at 76, Delhi at 47, Rajasthan at 25, Telangana at 23 and Andhra Pradesh at 22.

India was great, trip very successful: Trump

India was great, trip very successful: Trump

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Just landed. India was great, trip very successful,' Trump tweeted soon after he landed in the US after his 36-hour-long India visit.

Indian monuments: Not mere buildings but a symbol of our culture

Indian monuments: Not mere buildings but a symbol of our culture

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Rediff labs analyses the number of visitors to centrally protected monuments in India and how much the revenue it generates for the government through the tickets to see these monuments.

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays homage to 26/11 martyrs on 11th anniversary

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays homage to 26/11 martyrs on 11th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Among those who remembered the slain bravehearts, who fell to bullets of Pakistani terrorists while repulsing the deadly attack on this day 11 years ago, were their kin, politicians, government officials, sports persons and common citizens.

On 26/11 anniversary, US says standing with India in fight against terror

On 26/11 anniversary, US says standing with India in fight against terror

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Ten terrorists of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out 12 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks lasting four days across Mumbai. At least 166 people, including six Americans and nine terrorists, were killed and over 300 others were injured in the attacks which began on November 26, 2008.

Jaipur's 'Rajmata' hits the streets against palace entry lockdown

Jaipur's 'Rajmata' hits the streets against palace entry lockdown

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The erstwhile royal family of Jaipur on Thursday took its battle with Jaipur Development Authority over Raj Mahal Palace to the streets with 'Rajamata' Padmini Devi taking out a rally in which scores of her supporters participated.

These pix of India will make you fall in love

These pix of India will make you fall in love

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Rediff readers shared these beautiful pictures from their travels.

Smash-ing! Kareena is a classic bride in gold

Smash-ing! Kareena is a classic bride in gold

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The actor looked straight out of a Bollywood movie for her latest cover.

Taj rated as the world's strongest hotel brand

Taj rated as the world's strongest hotel brand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Tata group's hospitality firm Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) on Friday said its 'Taj' brand has been rated as the strongest hotel brand in the world. According to the 'Hotels 50 2021' report by Brand Finance, Taj topped the strongest brands list for having stood resilient in spite of the challenges posed by the pandemic, besides other achievements.

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Christmas was celebrated across the country on Saturday, but the festivities were low-key for the second year in a row due to Covid, with churches and other events witnessing lower footfalls, people avoiding large get-togethers and the administration in some areas imposing certain curbs.

'It was terrifying!'

'It was terrifying!'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'Bombay was a strong city during 26/11.'

MUST SEE! Exploring Lucknow

MUST SEE! Exploring Lucknow

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Noah Dominic, Maya Dominic, Durga Dominic and Dominic Xavier recall via sketches a spectacular vacation in Lucknow.

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'I somehow escaped the difficulties that a majority of working girls face.'

'False narrative': Govt clarifies on Central Vista, PM house plan

'False narrative': Govt clarifies on Central Vista, PM house plan

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Talking about the new prime minister's residence, Puri said no design has been finalised for it and only two projects -- the Parliament building and Central Vista Avenue -- are currently being executed at a cost of around Rs 1,300 crore.

ED raids Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor's house in Mumbai

ED raids Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor's house in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

The central agency is probing Kapoor's role in connection with the disbursal of a loan to a corporate entity and the subsequent alleged kickbacks that were reportedly received in his wife's accounts.

'Rajesh Khanna was a superstar like none before him'

'Rajesh Khanna was a superstar like none before him'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'He was always sweet and polite with me.'

'I don't indulge in one-upmanship, jealousy and rivalry'

'I don't indulge in one-upmanship, jealousy and rivalry'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'I never allow myself to look anxiously over my shoulder at what my co-star is doing.'

Brilliant: Cop who first quizzed Kasab on 26/11 film

Brilliant: Cop who first quizzed Kasab on 26/11 film

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The Maria/Patekar character is shown as the first police officer to interrogate Kasab after his capture. Mahale was not happy with this scene. "I was the first to question Kasab," Mahale said. "I asked him, 'Kitne aadmi the?'"

'Virat Kohli is like modern day hero'

'Virat Kohli is like modern day hero'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Steve Waugh said that Kohli is loved by the fans for his attitude of not being intimidated by an opposition.

'The Russians Are Like Demons'

'The Russians Are Like Demons'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

'Another friend told me that the Russians had come to their homes, killed their neighbours and raped his neighbour's wife, and they killed even children in Bucha.'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

BJP Bengal manifesto promises 33% quota for women, 1 job per family

BJP Bengal manifesto promises 33% quota for women, 1 job per family

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal elections, promising to build a 'Sonar Bangla' by providing employment, strengthening social security schemes and vowing to clear the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act in the first cabinet meeting of the new government.

2021 iPhone Photography Awards

2021 iPhone Photography Awards

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Sharan Shetty from India wins 1st Place as Photographer of the Year in the 14th Annual iPhone Photography Awards 2021.

Guess who came to dinner at Rahul's home?

Guess who came to dinner at Rahul's home?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Rahul Gandhi treated teachers from Kanyakumari to a 'special Delhi dinner' and won their hearts.

The cop who asked Kasab: Kitne aadmi the?

The cop who asked Kasab: Kitne aadmi the?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Senior Inspector Nagappa R Mahale, who was in charge of the D B Marg police station, was the first police officer to question Ajmal Kasab after his capture.

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Since I felt there could be more, I had told the local authorities to screen every hostage carefully, since we felt that some could have been staying as guests.'

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

What was on the menu for Trumps at Raisina Hill

What was on the menu for Trumps at Raisina Hill

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The vegetarian delicacies served included coriander shorba, aloo tikki with palak papdi, zarkhez zameen (seasonal vegetable cooked in its juice) and dal raisina.

PHOTOS: Photographer follows his girlfriend through India

PHOTOS: Photographer follows his girlfriend through India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Murad Osmann and wife Nataly Zakharova, who are responsible for the stunning #followmeto Instagram trend, have landed in India and taken photos which are breathtakingly beautiful.

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a mask

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a mask

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma suggests that one can take a leaf from these Bollywood movies and see the extent folks can go to cover their prized faces.

Kajal's shaadi's Italian, Kashmiri links

Kajal's shaadi's Italian, Kashmiri links

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Kashmir came out as a theme that appealed to her and instantly it also hit a home run with all of us.'

The Taj is Everybody's

The Taj is Everybody's

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

'It is obvious that the lakhs who come to see it do not see it through the prism of religion,' says Jyoti Punwani.

Travel pix: In India, every picture tells a story

Travel pix: In India, every picture tells a story

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Rediff readers shared their best photographs of India.

Fadnavis meets RSS chief as Maha impasse continues

Fadnavis meets RSS chief as Maha impasse continues

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

He arrived at the RSS headquarters in Mahal area in Nagpur around 9.25 pm and left after one and a half hours.

Yes Bank takes over Anil Ambani's hq in Mumbai

Yes Bank takes over Anil Ambani's hq in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Yes Bank has taken over the headquarters of Anil Ambani's group in suburban Santacruz in Mumbai for failure to repay dues worth Rs 2,892 crore. The private sector lender has also taken possession of two flats in South Mumbai for the non-payment of dues by Reliance Infrastructure, according to a notice published by Yes Bank in a newspaper on Wednesday.

Facebook responds to Cong's charge of political bias

Facebook responds to Cong's charge of political bias

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The Congress accused Facebook of interfering in India's democratic process and social harmony and being soft on members of the ruling BJP on applying its hate-speech rules.